Woodside Event And Party Center

What Woodside Event And Party Center does

Woodside Event Center at St. Michael's is a privately held, full-service event facility located in Broadview Heights, Ohio, approximately 10 miles from downtown Cleveland. Founded in 1994 and operating for over 30 years, the company operates a dual-level venue comprising a 6,500+ sq ft main banquet hall (capacity 50-400 guests) and an 8,050 sq ft lower-level gymnasium (capacity 500+ guests), totaling over 17,000 sq ft of event space. The facility underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2015. Catering by Verba's has been the exclusive on-site caterer for over 30 years, led by Chef Joe Verba and Executive Chef Joey, a Johnson & Wales University graduate (1999) who previously worked at Walt Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The venue is affiliated with St. Michael's, suggesting institutional ownership, though specific ownership structure details are not disclosed in available materials.

The company's core products include wedding venue services (the primary revenue engine), corporate event hosting, social event hosting, gymnasium rentals for sports and community events, the annual New Year's Eve Gala, and the WoodsideLIVE! concert series featuring tribute bands. Revenue is generated through per-event venue rentals with deposit-based booking (e.g., $2,000 deposit for weddings, 175-guest minimum on Saturdays, 100-guest minimum on Fridays/Sundays, 20% service charge), bundled mandatory catering revenue, and unit-priced ticket sales through Eventbrite (concert tickets $10-$25; NYE Gala $99-$125 per person). Gymnasium rentals are quoted by the hour, day, or weekend. Off-season discounts are available for January, February, and March bookings.

Go-to-market combines sales-assisted direct-to-consumer bookings (phone, in-person facility tours, website contact form) with marketplace listings on The Knot and WeddingWire for wedding leads. Operational technology includes Tripleseat for private event inquiry management and Eventbrite for ticketing. The venue's marketing relies on event-driven demand generation through its own concert series and NYE Gala, alongside a vendor referral network of photographers, DJs, florists, and caterers. The business operates as a single-location, locally owned facility with 11-50 employees and no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment.

Name

Woodside Event And Party Center

Legal name

Woodside Event Center at St. Michael's

Website

https://woodsideeventcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Woodside Event Center at St. Michael's is a privately held, full-service event venue in Broadview Heights, Ohio, hosting weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, concerts, and sports activities across 17,000+ square feet, with exclusive on-site catering by Catering by Verba's.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue & Banquet Hall Services

NAICS

Caterers (72232), Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC), Gala, Fundraiser & Nonprofit Event Catering (THAHAKAF), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Wedding reception hosting
• Corporate event space
• Banquet hall services
• Gymnasium rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Broadview Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Venue Rental: The primary revenue stream is rental of the venue's ballroom, banquet hall, and gymnasium spaces for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and sports tournaments. Pricing is per-event, with minimum guest count requirements and deposits. A 20% service charge is added to all wedding bookings.
2. Food & Beverage Catering: Catering by Verba's serves as the exclusive on-site caterer. Catering revenue is bundled into wedding and event package pricing. The venue is a catered facility — outside food is not permitted.
3. Ticket Sales (WoodsideLIVE! Concerts & NYE Gala): The venue generates revenue through ticket sales for its WoodsideLIVE! concert series and annual New Year's Eve Gala. Tickets range from $10–$25 per person for concerts and $99–$125 for the NYE Gala. Reserved tables for groups of 8–10 are also available. A full bar and food menu are available for purchase at these events.
4. Gymnasium Rentals: Hourly or day-rate rental of the 8,000+ sq. ft. gymnasium for sports events (basketball, volleyball, futsal, cheerleading, pickleball), craft/trade shows, birthday parties, and community events. Contact the office for rates and availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Woodside Event Center at St. Michael's operates a full-service event facility in Broadview Heights, Ohio, renting its upper-level banquet hall (6,500+ sq. ft.) and lower-level gymnasium (8,050 sq. ft.) for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, sports tournaments, concerts, and the annual New Year's Eve Gala. Catering is exclusively provided by Catering by Verba's, and event coordination, setup, teardown, and staffed bar service are bundled into the venue rental offering.

Product overview

Woodside Event Center is a full-service event facility offering venue rental and event hosting services across multiple spaces including a 6,500+ sq ft main banquet hall, upper level multi-use space (17,000+ sq ft), and lower level gymnasium (8,050 sq ft). The venue specializes in weddings (50-400 guests), corporate events, and social gatherings, with Catering by Verba's as the exclusive on-site caterer. Additional offerings include the WoodsideLive! concert series, annual New Year's Eve Gala, and gymnasium rentals for sports and trade shows. The venue operates as a physical event space rather than a software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Venue Services
• Corporate Event Services
• Social Event Hosting
• Gymnasium Rentals
• New Year's Eve Gala
• WoodsideLIVE! Concert Series

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years of continuous operation as an event venue in Northeast Ohio
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catering by Verba'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering by Verba's has been the exclusive on-site caterer at Woodside Event Center for over 30 years. Chef Joe Verba and his son, Executive Chef Joey Verba, manage day-to-day culinary operations. Joey trained at Johnson & Wales University (graduated 1999) and worked at Walt Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Events by Stephen Duval. He brings expertise in Southern, Floribbean, and Low Country cuisine. The caterer is a key component of Woodside's full-service offering and was named Best Caterer by the Cleveland Hot List in 2013, 2015, and 2016.
• EventbritecoreTechnology or IntegrationEventbrite serves as the ticketing platform for all WoodsideLIVE! concerts, the annual New Year's Eve Gala, College Prep Workshop, and other ticketed events. All ticket sales and refunds are handled through the Eventbrite platform.
• NEO Bubble SoccerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEO Bubble Soccer is referenced as a partner for bubble soccer events held in Woodside's gymnasium. The gymnasium rentals page lists bubble soccer as a type of event accommodated, with NEO Bubble Soccer mentioned as the organizer.
• The KnotcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWoodside Event Center maintains an active vendor profile on The Knot, a premier wedding planning marketplace. The venue displays The Knot's 'Couples Love Us' badge and review widget on its website. The partnership drives inbound inquiries from engaged couples searching for wedding venues.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Windows on the River: Cleveland-based full-service wedding and corporate event venue located on the Flats. Directly comparable to Woodside as a Cleveland-area event facility hosting weddings, receptions, and corporate events in a similar capacity range.
• The Bertram Inn & Conference Center: Northeast Ohio wedding and corporate event venue combining overnight accommodations with full banquet and catering services. Overlaps with Woodside on wedding and corporate event hosting in the same geographic market.
• Greystone Event Center: Ohio banquet and event center providing full-service wedding and corporate event hosting with bundled catering and bar packages. Comparable operating model and mid-market wedding client base to Woodside.
• Ariel International Center: Historic Cleveland event venue offering full-service wedding and corporate event hosting with on-site catering and event coordination. Comparable to Woodside on geography, service model, and target customer base.
• Landerhaven (Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland-Rockside): Cleveland-area event venue in Independence, OH specializing in weddings, corporate events, and galas with in-house catering. Closely comparable to Woodside's banquet-hall format and Cleveland-Akron metro customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Renaissance Cleveland Hotel: Downtown Cleveland full-service hotel with extensive meeting and event space, including ballrooms used for weddings and corporate functions. Represents a broader incumbent competitor with lodging attached, offering an alternative to Woodside for certain event clients.
• The Westin Cleveland Downtown: Downtown Cleveland hotel with large ballroom and event facilities for weddings and corporate events. Broad incumbent in the same Cleveland-area event-hosting space, with hotel amenities attached.

Regional players

• Windows Over the River at the Powerhouse: Cleveland Flats event venue offering wedding and corporate event hosting. Comparable venue type and customer base to Woodside, though primarily serving clients wanting a Cleveland waterfront setting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woodside-event-center-at-st-michael-s

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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